suhre@trwrba.UUCP (08/02/84)
I had an EKG in 1970 and received the diagnosis abnormal. My doctor
said "I don't want to scare anyone into a heart attack, I would have
classified it as borderline normal". We had some discussion about
whether I could/should keep running (I was doint 1 1/2 miles 3 days
a week). The answer was yes.
In 1972 I began running a lot (15 miles a week, but not at first).
In 1974 I had a treadmill EKG and passed with flying colors.
I believe that the additional running had strengthened the heart
and cardio-vascular system in general.
With respect to Mr Fixx, remember that a sample of *one* isn't much
for statistical purposes. My grandfather smoked cigars all his life
and lived to be 90 (or so). This doesn't prove that smoking is
not hazardous to your health.
Finally, I have found that the exercise has left me feeling better in
general. Remember that the *quality* of life is important just as
is the *quantity* of life.
Maurice
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